Calls are growing in Gloucester for city councillors to be mandated to declare their membership in “secret societies” and private clubs. Labour councillors are spearheading a motion to change the council’s rules, requiring …
A fierce backlash has erupted in Gloucester following Gloucestershire County Council’s proposal to raise residential parking permit fees by nearly 26%. The move, seen by many as a “desperate money grab,” has ignited support …
Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett has addressed recent misinformation surrounding the timing of a special City Council meeting held on December 18, which focused on the council’s critical financial situation. The Liberal …
An AI-generated video mocking Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett has ignited controversy and drawn sharp criticism from local politicians. The video, created by Community Independents group leader Alastair Chambers and shared on …
A digitally created video using artificial intelligence features Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett in a controversial portrayal that has drawn strong criticism from local politicians and residents. The video, posted on Facebook …
Gloucester City Council will convene a special public meeting next week to address its escalating financial crisis, responding to persistent demands from Labour, Conservative, and Independent councillors for transparency …
Councillor Joe Harris has come forward as the previously unnamed councillor mentioned in a recent counter fraud report concerning procurement practices at Cotswold District Council. The report, which investigated allegations …
Concerns of a potential council “cover-up” have arisen after a complaint about an unnamed councillor involved in a counter fraud investigation was blocked due to their identity remaining undisclosed. The probe was initiated …
Concerns have emerged that Gloucestershire’s Liberal Democrat-led Shire Hall administration has been “let off” the hook after a bid by Reform UK to enhance pothole repairs and overall highways services was significantly …
Chris Nelson, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire, came under scrutiny after describing the recruitment process for the temporary chief constable role at Gloucestershire Constabulary as a break from the …
The hearing concerning the alleged misconduct of a local councillor has been rescheduled for a new date. Civic leaders and community members have called for the proceedings to be conducted in public, emphasizing the need for …
The head of Cotswold District Council has refused to divulge the name of a councillor referenced in an ongoing counter fraud investigation. Despite calls for transparency, the chief executive emphasized that no wrongdoing has …
The veterinary services market, valued at £6.3 billion, is facing significant changes following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Concerns about transparency and pricing have prompted the CMA to …
Gloucestershire councils have collectively spent more than £780,000 on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), raising concerns about transparency and public accountability. Cheltenham Borough Council alone has signed 25 NDAs, …
Cotswold District Council has initiated a counter-fraud investigation following whistleblower concerns raised in October 2024. The probe focuses on contracts awarded to several firms that allegedly have undisclosed …